Speech Therapy for Children with Speech Delay

At Joyin we are specialized in early communication interventions for children who are late in their speech production. The intervention is designed to help children to produce more frequent and more complex communication in the form of gestures, sounds and words. The intervention is individualized to each child and is appropriate for children ranging from […]

The Importance of Social Interaction for Speech Development

Scientific evidence suggests that social interaction is crucial for children’s speech development. It is a matter of speculation which specific features of social interaction are necessary for speech development, however it is already possible to draw from research general guidance to inform the intervention with nonverbal children, within or outside the autistic spectrum. Growing evidence […]

Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention

Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention is one of the most supported contemporary models of treatment for children with socio-communication disorders, from late-talkers to young children with autism. The main characteristic of “Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions”  (NDBI) are the use of natural rewards, the preference for naturalistic contexts, such as play and daily routines, and the attention […]

Late Talking: What it is and what to do

Up to 10% of all children have not yet begun using meaningful words by the time they reach their second birthday. Naturally, when a child does not talk at 2 years old, this can be source of great concern for parents. Although, the majority of late-talking children acquire typical language at a later age with no long-term adverseconsequences, […]

Why is My Child not Talking yet?

Watching your child’s development is an exciting journey filled with milestones. One of these crucial milestones is their ability to speak. However, some children may experience a delay in developing their speech skills. This delay occurs when a child’s speech and language skills develop at a slower rate than their peers. In this article, we will explore the concept of speech delay, how to recognize if your child is experiencing it, the potential causes behind it, and what you can do if your child shows signs of speech delay.